Trump was chosen as the figure to sit on top of the bonfire at this year's event in Edenbridge, Kent, that has been poking fun at the famous and infamous for more than 20 years.

Dressed in shorts with images of Mexican men emblazoned on them, the effigy will be stuffed with oil-soaked newspapers, packed with fireworks and torched on Saturday.

The huge figure of Donald Trump is dressed in shorts emblazoned with images of Mexican menCredit:
Gareth Fuller /PA

Organisers said Mr Trump was the overwhelming choice for this year's celebrity effigy.

Jeni Fox, Edenbridge Bonfire Society spokesman, said: "We were spoilt for choice in terms of potential contenders with a shortlist of around 10 potential runners but the people's choice stole the vote.

"We are literally helping Trump to live out his own catchphrase 'burn it down' by exploding the 11m effigy as the opening act for our fireworks display.

"It only seemed fair that Hillary Clinton took some of the limelight, and we are sure the presidential candidates will be pleased to see they are both featured."